The Influence of Physical Geography

Geography is such a fascinating subject for learners of all ages. Prepare learners with good guiding questions, which they can use while reading their texts. Each of the provided 13 questions requires a full paragraph response on the...

Mozambique may be one of the best beach countries no one considers. Its rich biodiversity and geography have made it home to a low-volume, but high-quality luxury tourist industry.  However, a video resource shows how it is still...

There's more to Brazil than the Amazon and soccer. The "massive piece of sovereignty complexity" known as Brazil is actually home to a blend of cultures, a flooded desert, and indigenous tribes. A video profile shows these details and...

What West African nation has French, Portuguese, and voodoo influences? Enter Benin, a country that has had ties to both European powers, but also has retained its own cultural identity. An informative video profile explores the...

Moldova may be one of the least-visited places in Europe, but the overlooked nation is a fascinating mash-up of local culture and old Soviet influence. A video resource profiles the Eastern European country and its historical roots in...

The lush Dominican Republic was home to the Taino people, but it also claims to be the first colonial outpost of the Spanish. Its indigenous influences give the DR a unique culture, and yet, it also claims to be the final resting place...

Libya is an African country, but it is home to Italian-influenced Arab people. The complex state has been at the heart of some controversies, including dictator Muammar Gaddafi. A video resource profiles the ancient history of the modern...

It's Catholic, Arabic, French and Italian—in short, Malta's identity is a complex amalgamation of its historical influences. The island archipelago off the coast of Italy is so scenic, it's regularly used for filming television shows and...

Montenegro has a laid-back reputation. However, as seen an insightful video resource, its history includes fierce fighting against waves of invaders throughout the centuries. With more Italian influence than other Balkan countries, it's...

East Timor is a mix of islander, southeast Asian, and Portuguese influences. A video resource showcases a country with a social identity that is so complex, even its own government doesn't keep track of ethnicity. Learners explore this...